3D PDFs are a great tool for those who might not have the SOLIDWORKS software to view 3D models and annotations. 2. I want non-design teams that don’t have CAD software to view my models. 4. I want to see exactly which datum features are the datum symbols referencing. MORE
It could be a viable option especially when it comes to the flexibility of manufacture, faster production cycle times, and cost-effectiveness of replacing metal parts with plastic parts. Hence the complete design-to-manufacturing cycle can be accomplished with less cost and more flexibility. MORE
This free webinar will teach you how to get 3d objects optically clean by polishing, buffing, photobleaching, sanding, clear coating and applying other techniques. It is focused on Stratasys VeroClear material but it can be applied on other surfaces to get better finish. MORE
This series of videos is intended to orient new users in Composer and teach them how to use its basic functions. One of the major benefits of Composer is the ability to use pre-existing CAD models. The Digger is an easy way to add additional detail to you deliverables. MORE
Upon completion of the exercises in this beginner’s guide to SketchUp, you will know the essential tips and tricks to create your own models in SketchUp. In this tutorial you will learn the very basics of SketchUp, including: How to prepare your workspace and get started. MORE
Here is a simple new method on how to make a PCB with your 3d printer. Video of the process: Very detailed step-by-step tutorial and.stl for the K8200 rod attachment (you will have to redesign it for other printers): [link] Metal rod attachment scraping away marker paint layer on a PCB. MORE
Or how long it will take you before you can make your first 3D model? And what you should do when you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to do next? 3D modeling is omnipresent in today’s world and it is only going to grow as a sought-after skill. MORE
GuruBrew made an excellent tutorial video with step-by-step instructions on how to design and CNC cut wooden enclosure for your 3d printer. It was made for Maker Farm Prusa i3, but the design could fit or be addapted to most machines. MORE
Upon completion of the exercises in this beginner’s guide to SketchUp, you will know the essential tips and tricks to create your own models in SketchUp. In this tutorial you will learn the very basics of SketchUp, including: How to prepare your workspace and get started. MORE
To me, great design can only be classed as such if it can be manufactured by a suitable, economically viable method. To maximize the potential of additive manufacturing, designs need to be optimized for the process. MORE
Les Hall created this tutorial on how to make animated.GIF images from openSCAD. cad guide how to OpenSCAD tutorial 3d printed prosthetic hand animated GIF exported from openSCAD. MORE
Standard ATX power supply unites are widely used to give electricity to 3d printers. The hack is easy to perform even by novice users, you need do use some code and conect some wires from Raspberry Pi GPIOs to ATX wiring. MORE
How to unclog your 3Doodler. Here is easy tutorial how to clean it and unclog the nozzle. You will just need some simple tools and to watch out for heated parts. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. How to unclog your 3Doodler. MORE
Here are two examples and guides on how to cast pewter metal parts in 3d printed molds. MORE
Electronhacks made this video to show production process of the 3d printed fan duct. Update 2: dremel filament how to PLA plastic welding video However it is also excellent demonstration of friction welding plastic with filament inserted into Dremel. MORE
GuruBrew has published this excellent video tutorial on how to make your own automatic print bed leveling. bed leveling calibration diy firmware guide how to i3 makerfarm prusa Marlin print bed prusa tutorial MORE
Instructables user Jubal117 developed this finishing method where he uses wax dipping to make a 3d printed part waterproof. Using a scalpel blade to remove excess wax Full tutorial can be found at: [link]. how to instructables liquid smoothing water wax MORE
Jason Brownstein published a detailed tutorial on how to embed electronic components into 3d printed objects as they are being printed. diy electronics guide how to lego MORE
In this video he shows low-tech method to 3d print shapes from chocolate at your home. 3d printed food chocolate diy food how to video Jonathan Keep is well known for his Delta clay printer. MORE
3d printing will certainly be one of the key technologies that will enable us to go there. from start-up to large corporations, to get a foothold in the space by developing tech solutions. I'm a strong supporter for space colonization (even if it sounds ridiculous now). MORE
In Part 1 of this MBD How-to Video Series , we illustrated several techniques to define 3D annotations using SOLIDWORKS MBD. Create annotations to continuous features. Call out annotations to intersection geometries. Assign callouts to annotation views. MORE
James Bruton shows us how to use a car battery to power a 3d printer. This could be useful, even more so if you can attach some solar panels to the setup. He used his Lulzbot: 3d printing on battery power how to lulzbot MORE
Here is a video on how to make a Buckyball from 3d printed hexagons: and video on how to repair 3d printed objects: Friction welding works with both PLA and ABS. Here are two video guides by youtube user Scorch on using a Dremel based DIY friction welder. MORE
The is no problem that can not be solved by applying some force to it :-) Thnx Kris S for sharing it! how to problemsolving screw Here is a short video showing the process of fitting a nut and threaded rod into a 3d printed part that doesn''t fit. MORE
Do you know how to use it to protect your 3d printing work? Here is an excellent White Paper guide written by Michael Weinberg on how to licence elements of your 3d printed / 3d printable object. Copyright is one of the most important issues of our age. MORE
Rachel Yalisove created great step-by-step tutorial on Instructables on how to create 3d printed mold for rubber objects. casting how to instructables mold rubber MORE
Here is detailed step-by-step buildlog or photo guide of how to cast metal (bronze) jewelry into mold produced with lost-PLA casting method. It goes from design to final product stage. bronze casting how to jewelry metal casting PLA MORE
Here is a detailed guide on how to upgrade it into desktop CNC mill / drill machine ideal for PCB milling with simple alterations and attachments to basic model machine. cnc cnc mill diy dremel drill guide how to k8200 pcb milling tutorial upgrade velleman MORE
What do you do when you are trying to run a 3D print and it just doesn't come out right? You have been tweaking your slicer settings for hours, wasted meters of filament and gotten to the point where you become quite desperate. MORE
Steve Graber presents great way to insert metal parts (in his case metal nut-serts) into 3d printed ABS object (it would work with PLA and other probably). So Steve hacked and merged a hot end and a drill press to create a new tool! diy drill guide hack how to screw tool MORE
He will show you how to build a simple 3D object and how to use basic commands and tools in order to turn your ideas into the third dimension. In this tutorial you will learn the very basics of SketchUp, including: How to prepare your workspace and get started. MORE
Follow the steps below now to change the way you see product design forever. And, this free seat of Visualize Standard can be given to anyone in your company…even a different department! Need help explaining a complex assembly to your manager? MORE
He made and interesting tutorial on how to make 3d printable data crystals and now he published two tutorials on how to make 3d printable models that are three dimensional maps made from geospatial data of complex sewer and water city systems. MORE
I remember years ago, when I started 2D detailing using CAD software, the first thing was to customize 2D drawing templates, such as sheet sizes, company logos, linked properties, title blocks and so on. There is no point to repeat the same work on a different sheet. MORE
There have been some guides on 3d printing DIY eyeglasses in the past but Jenny made a dedicated Blender library that will enable you to create high quality 3d printable frames from SVG (scalable vector graphics) images of commercial glass frames. MORE
Micheal , well known for his TestrBot made another useful and easy DIY project that enables you to build ultrasonic vapor polisher for your 3d printed objects. I'm also forgetful so I don't want my parts to be destroyed if I forget that I left them in the machine. MORE
It is relatively easy to make and will cost you around 150 USD. Main components: Arduino Mini Pro GY-85 9DOF IMU USB to TTL Converter 5.6” 3d display arduino diy eyewear google glass how to instructables virtual reality VR wearable MORE
Volum3 from Romania made a tutorial on how to make large molds with several 3D printed parts acrylic plaster and silicone that can be used to cast relatively big objects from polyurethane foam. acrylic casting how to mold polyurethane silicone MORE
Here is the project description from the makers: How it works? A DLP projector is used to cure UV setting resin one layer at a time while a moving axis drops incrementally into the vat of resin. It uses a DLP projector rather than a laser to cure each layer. Kudos to you sir! MORE
Or how long it will take you before you can make your first 3D model? And what you should do when you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to do next? 3D modeling is omnipresent in today’s world and it is only going to grow as a sought-after skill. MORE
Or how long it will take you before you can make your first 3D model? And what you should do when you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to do next? 3D modeling is omnipresent in today’s world and it is only going to grow as a sought-after skill. MORE
Would you like to show off some 3D models with annotations to your friends who don’t have SOLIDWORKS installed? Your friends can just open them with Adobe Reader, click on “trust this document” to view the 3D content. MORE
Their design is very modern, minimalistic and easy to build. They use 3d printed full size prototype to create a mold and then poor the concrete mixture in. You could use this technique to create any object in concrete, only limitiation would be the size of your printer. MORE
How To Related Topics DIY 3D Printing
MARCH 20, 2015
Here is the project description from the makers: How it works? A DLP projector is used to cure UV setting resin one layer at a time while a moving axis drops incrementally into the vat of resin. It uses a DLP projector rather than a laser to cure each layer. Kudos to you sir!
DIY 3D Printing
MARCH 24, 2015
Do you know how to use it to protect your 3d printing work? Here is an excellent White Paper guide written by Michael Weinberg on how to licence elements of your 3d printed / 3d printable object. Copyright is one of the most important issues of our age.
i.materialise
JULY 20, 2015
Or how long it will take you before you can make your first 3D model? And what you should do when you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to do next? 3D modeling is omnipresent in today’s world and it is only going to grow as a sought-after skill.
i.materialise
JANUARY 5, 2017
Or how long it will take you before you can make your first 3D model? And what you should do when you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to do next? 3D modeling is omnipresent in today’s world and it is only going to grow as a sought-after skill.
DIY 3D Printing
JANUARY 24, 2015
Les Hall created this tutorial on how to make animated.GIF images from openSCAD. cad guide how to OpenSCAD tutorial 3d printed prosthetic hand animated GIF exported from openSCAD.
The Solidworks Blog
JUNE 15, 2017
In Part 1 of this MBD How-to Video Series , we illustrated several techniques to define 3D annotations using SOLIDWORKS MBD. Create annotations to continuous features. Call out annotations to intersection geometries. Assign callouts to annotation views.
DIY 3D Printing
JANUARY 3, 2015
Here is a video on how to make a Buckyball from 3d printed hexagons: and video on how to repair 3d printed objects: Friction welding works with both PLA and ABS. Here are two video guides by youtube user Scorch on using a Dremel based DIY friction welder.
DIY 3D Printing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
Volum3 from Romania made a tutorial on how to make large molds with several 3D printed parts acrylic plaster and silicone that can be used to cast relatively big objects from polyurethane foam. acrylic casting how to mold polyurethane silicone
DIY 3D Printing
JUNE 21, 2014
Rachel Yalisove created great step-by-step tutorial on Instructables on how to create 3d printed mold for rubber objects. casting how to instructables mold rubber
DIY 3D Printing
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
He made and interesting tutorial on how to make 3d printable data crystals and now he published two tutorials on how to make 3d printable models that are three dimensional maps made from geospatial data of complex sewer and water city systems.
DIY 3D Printing
MARCH 22, 2015
The is no problem that can not be solved by applying some force to it :-) Thnx Kris S for sharing it! how to problemsolving screw Here is a short video showing the process of fitting a nut and threaded rod into a 3d printed part that doesn''t fit.
DIY 3D Printing
OCTOBER 26, 2014
James Bruton shows us how to use a car battery to power a 3d printer. This could be useful, even more so if you can attach some solar panels to the setup. He used his Lulzbot: 3d printing on battery power how to lulzbot
DIY 3D Printing
MARCH 2, 2015
There have been some guides on 3d printing DIY eyeglasses in the past but Jenny made a dedicated Blender library that will enable you to create high quality 3d printable frames from SVG (scalable vector graphics) images of commercial glass frames.
DIY 3D Printing
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
In this video he shows low-tech method to 3d print shapes from chocolate at your home. 3d printed food chocolate diy food how to video Jonathan Keep is well known for his Delta clay printer.
The Solidworks Blog
JULY 25, 2017
This series of videos is intended to orient new users in Composer and teach them how to use its basic functions. One of the major benefits of Composer is the ability to use pre-existing CAD models. The Digger is an easy way to add additional detail to you deliverables.
DIY 3D Printing
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Steve Graber presents great way to insert metal parts (in his case metal nut-serts) into 3d printed ABS object (it would work with PLA and other probably). So Steve hacked and merged a hot end and a drill press to create a new tool! diy drill guide hack how to screw tool
The Solidworks Blog
MAY 25, 2017
Would you like to show off some 3D models with annotations to your friends who don’t have SOLIDWORKS installed? Your friends can just open them with Adobe Reader, click on “trust this document” to view the 3D content.
DIY 3D Printing
AUGUST 29, 2015
Instructables user Jubal117 developed this finishing method where he uses wax dipping to make a 3d printed part waterproof. Using a scalpel blade to remove excess wax Full tutorial can be found at: [link]. how to instructables liquid smoothing water wax
3D Printing for Beginners
MARCH 1, 2016
What do you do when you are trying to run a 3D print and it just doesn't come out right? You have been tweaking your slicer settings for hours, wasted meters of filament and gotten to the point where you become quite desperate.
DIY 3D Printing
DECEMBER 1, 2014
GuruBrew made an excellent tutorial video with step-by-step instructions on how to design and CNC cut wooden enclosure for your 3d printer. It was made for Maker Farm Prusa i3, but the design could fit or be addapted to most machines.
The Solidworks Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
3D PDFs are a great tool for those who might not have the SOLIDWORKS software to view 3D models and annotations. 2. I want non-design teams that don’t have CAD software to view my models. 4. I want to see exactly which datum features are the datum symbols referencing.
DIY 3D Printing
JUNE 12, 2015
Jason Brownstein published a detailed tutorial on how to embed electronic components into 3d printed objects as they are being printed. diy electronics guide how to lego
DIY 3D Printing
MAY 11, 2015
Micheal , well known for his TestrBot made another useful and easy DIY project that enables you to build ultrasonic vapor polisher for your 3d printed objects. I'm also forgetful so I don't want my parts to be destroyed if I forget that I left them in the machine.
DIY 3D Printing
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Here is a detailed guide on how to upgrade it into desktop CNC mill / drill machine ideal for PCB milling with simple alterations and attachments to basic model machine. cnc cnc mill diy dremel drill guide how to k8200 pcb milling tutorial upgrade velleman
The Solidworks Blog
AUGUST 3, 2017
I remember years ago, when I started 2D detailing using CAD software, the first thing was to customize 2D drawing templates, such as sheet sizes, company logos, linked properties, title blocks and so on. There is no point to repeat the same work on a different sheet.
DIY 3D Printing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Here is a simple new method on how to make a PCB with your 3d printer. Video of the process: Very detailed step-by-step tutorial and.stl for the K8200 rod attachment (you will have to redesign it for other printers): [link] Metal rod attachment scraping away marker paint layer on a PCB.
i.materialise
JULY 22, 2015
He will show you how to build a simple 3D object and how to use basic commands and tools in order to turn your ideas into the third dimension. In this tutorial you will learn the very basics of SketchUp, including: How to prepare your workspace and get started.
DIY 3D Printing
MARCH 2, 2015
Standard ATX power supply unites are widely used to give electricity to 3d printers. The hack is easy to perform even by novice users, you need do use some code and conect some wires from Raspberry Pi GPIOs to ATX wiring.
DIY 3D Printing
JANUARY 8, 2016
3d printing will certainly be one of the key technologies that will enable us to go there. from start-up to large corporations, to get a foothold in the space by developing tech solutions. I'm a strong supporter for space colonization (even if it sounds ridiculous now).
i.materialise
AUGUST 19, 2016
Upon completion of the exercises in this beginner’s guide to SketchUp, you will know the essential tips and tricks to create your own models in SketchUp. In this tutorial you will learn the very basics of SketchUp, including: How to prepare your workspace and get started.
DIY 3D Printing
APRIL 6, 2015
It is relatively easy to make and will cost you around 150 USD. Main components: Arduino Mini Pro GY-85 9DOF IMU USB to TTL Converter 5.6” 3d display arduino diy eyewear google glass how to instructables virtual reality VR wearable
DIY 3D Printing
JULY 8, 2014
How to unclog your 3Doodler. Here is easy tutorial how to clean it and unclog the nozzle. You will just need some simple tools and to watch out for heated parts. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. How to unclog your 3Doodler.
DIY 3D Printing
JANUARY 5, 2016
This free webinar will teach you how to get 3d objects optically clean by polishing, buffing, photobleaching, sanding, clear coating and applying other techniques. It is focused on Stratasys VeroClear material but it can be applied on other surfaces to get better finish.
DIY 3D Printing
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Here are two examples and guides on how to cast pewter metal parts in 3d printed molds.
i.materialise
JULY 22, 2015
Upon completion of the exercises in this beginner’s guide to SketchUp, you will know the essential tips and tricks to create your own models in SketchUp. In this tutorial you will learn the very basics of SketchUp, including: How to prepare your workspace and get started.
DIY 3D Printing
JANUARY 21, 2014
Electronhacks made this video to show production process of the 3d printed fan duct. Update 2: dremel filament how to PLA plastic welding video However it is also excellent demonstration of friction welding plastic with filament inserted into Dremel.
DIY 3D Printing
APRIL 12, 2014
Here is detailed step-by-step buildlog or photo guide of how to cast metal (bronze) jewelry into mold produced with lost-PLA casting method. It goes from design to final product stage. bronze casting how to jewelry metal casting PLA
DIY 3D Printing
AUGUST 22, 2014
Their design is very modern, minimalistic and easy to build. They use 3d printed full size prototype to create a mold and then poor the concrete mixture in. You could use this technique to create any object in concrete, only limitiation would be the size of your printer.
The Solidworks Blog
JUNE 14, 2016
To me, great design can only be classed as such if it can be manufactured by a suitable, economically viable method. To maximize the potential of additive manufacturing, designs need to be optimized for the process.
The Solidworks Blog
MARCH 8, 2016
Follow the steps below now to change the way you see product design forever. And, this free seat of Visualize Standard can be given to anyone in your company…even a different department! Need help explaining a complex assembly to your manager?
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